billywhiz 312 Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Needed a new strap. Standard straps are way to small for me. So armed with a few tools, new bit of nice leather I came up with this. - 26mm full width, 26mm brushed buckle and around 6mm think so quite chunky. Wrist size, well made for me so circa 9 wrist. Here is the original Pam strap - in fact this is a standard length pam strap so will give you an idea of extra length.width Chunky & Solid And on watch shoot Edited January 20, 2020 by billywhiz 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,505 Posted January 20, 2020 Yup, you're right. That is one big-ass strap! Not bad at all for a DIY effort, well done 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,298 Posted January 20, 2020 Decent strap, but let's see your arms. Are you a body builder? Obese? A giant? Either way of your arms. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billywhiz 312 Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Lol, its a 47mm watch, still looks small Edited January 20, 2020 by billywhiz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,334 Posted January 20, 2020 Your wrist is wider than my forearm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,298 Posted January 20, 2020 43 minutes ago, billywhiz said: Lol, its a 47mm watch, still looks small Bloody hell, that's how the Black Bay 36 looks on me!!!! 44 minutes ago, RussP said: Your wrist is wider than my forearm Wider than my thighs!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psssniper 84 Posted January 21, 2020 Nice job on the strap and some great photography! There's a few of us here that are in the club. I've made many a strap and bought many an extra link or two or three. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted January 21, 2020 Well done Billy! Suits the watch perfectly. I'd love to hear more about how you did it and if you make any more. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,025 Posted January 21, 2020 Here’s the wider shot of our man 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,081 Posted January 21, 2020 That 587 is a 47mm case - have you boil washed it? Great strap !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trendconcept 13 Posted January 21, 2020 That's how the Tank Solo looks on me. I wonder what a Datejust 36 would look like on you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokey 6 Posted January 21, 2020 Great job, looks very good.... really suits the watch! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billywhiz 312 Posted January 23, 2020 Made another one for the 44mm - not overly feeling it at the moment. so may do a tan/vintage colour military style for this too. 24mm full width with 24mm buckle, circa 5mm thick this one. Against original strap to show new length, thickness Thick On watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,298 Posted January 23, 2020 I like it, it helps to bring out the blue on the dial. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billywhiz 312 Posted January 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: I like it, it helps to bring out the blue on the dial. I tried to replicate the colour of the blue canvas original. I'm undecided Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted January 23, 2020 27 minutes ago, billywhiz said: Made another one for the 44mm Gotta post a wrist shot of this one so we can see how small it looks on you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billywhiz 312 Posted January 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, Genius said: Gotta post a wrist shot of this one so we can see how small it looks on you It's on my limit of being too small :o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted January 23, 2020 On 21/01/2020 at 09:04, billywhiz said: Lol, its a 47mm watch, still looks small Fuck You are well endowed. That’s how a 36mm watch looks on me. I think I have wrist envy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chixisigma 461 Posted January 23, 2020 On 21/01/2020 at 09:04, billywhiz said: Lol, its a 47mm watch, still looks small That's what a man should look like Take note @TheGingerFerret, ya wet blanket Cxs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted January 23, 2020 0 Advanced issue found ▲ 1 hour ago, billywhiz said: It's on my limit of being too small :o Whoah, never thought a 44mm Panerai could look small on someone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanevo6 1 Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Chixisigma said: That's what a man should look like Take note @TheGingerFerret, ya wet blanket Cxs And @Logixa too hahahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarmaToBurn 1,419 Posted January 23, 2020 Great work on the strap. The same watch looks like a dinner plate on my wrist! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,298 Posted January 23, 2020 I bet you can punch holes in battleships OP! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites